Guidance

MSN 1858 Requirements for deck officers on large yachts over 24m

Outlines the certification structure and examination and training requirements for yacht deck officers.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 11 June 2015
• Last updated: 11 October 2018 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on 10 January 2023

This shipping notice has been replaced by MSN 1858 (M+F) - Amendment 1 - UK requirements for deck officers on large yachts (24m and over)

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MSN 1858 (M+F) UK requirements for deck officers on large yachts (over 24m)

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Training & certification guidance: UK requirements for deck officers on large yachts (over 24m).

This merchant shipping notice (MSN) sets out and explains the regulatory requirements regarding the implementation of training elements applicable under chapter II, article IX, of the STCW convention and code. It outlines the certification structure and examination and training requirements for yacht deck officers. The route for yacht certification is structured to provide a progressive career path for those in the industry to achieve yacht restricted officer of the watch (OOW), chief mate and master qualifications.

Notice to all owners, masters, deck officers and crews of commercially and privately operated yachts and sail training vessels, and those concerned with maritime training.

This notice replaces MSN 1802, MIN 473 and MIN 498

Further information regarding the OOW Yachts can also be found in MIN 521 regarding the Training Record Book and MIN 580 which details a new route to the OOW Licence not detailed in MSN 1858.

Published 11 June 2015
Last updated 11 October 2018 + show all updates

1. 11 October 2018

   Added relevant MIN Links

2. 11 June 2015

   First published.